(2001) Lost & Found by Jayne Ann Krentz

Author:Jayne Ann Krentz [Krentz, Jayne Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance
ISBN: 9789985764039
Publisher: Ersen
Published: 2001-03-15T21:49:24.495000+00:00

Seventeen

Mack contemplated the artistically arranged pile of elegant old snuffboxes.

“Magnificent, aren’t they?” asked a voice. “I believe we can let you have the lot for somewhere in the neighborhood of six thousand.”

“An interesting neighborhood.” Mack picked up the discreetly folded card that sat next to the boxes. There was a number written in a fine hand inside. “Price tag says ten thousand.”

“According to what I hear, you’ll soon be entitled to the family discount.”

“Forget it. I don’t do a lot of snuff.”

The stranger chuckled and put out a hand. “Mack Easton, right? I’m Parker Turner. Leandra pointed you out. Thought I’d introduce myself. I believe we have something in common.”

“That would be— T

“Honorable intentions toward certain female members of the Briggs clan. I’m hoping that Leandra and I will also be announcing an engagement soon.”

Mack shook hands. Parker’s grasp was firm and strong.

A small gold signet ring gleamed on one of his fingers. He wore a tux, as did the other men on Chatelaine’s staff tonight. The female employees were dressed in discreetly cut black evening gowns. Cady, Sylvia and Leandra also wore black. They circulated among the clients and guests who had been invited to the reception.

No expense had been spared tonight as far as Mack could see. The champagne and hors d’oeuvres alone I must have cost as much as one or two of the better pieces ‘ of old furniture.

The event had the sophisticated ambience of a museum or symphony fund-raiser, but he knew that most of the cash raised here tonight would go directly into the coffers of Chatelaine’s. The trick was to make the clients feel that they had been invited to an elite event in the world of the arts, not to a rummage sale.

“I’ve heard your name mentioned,” Mack said. “You’re on the staff here at Chatelaine’s, aren’t you?”

Parker nodded easily. “Been with the firm for over twenty years. Started in shipping and ABC Amber Text Converter Trial version, http://www.processtext.com/abctxt.html

receiving.”

Mack surveyed Parker’s excellently tailored tux. “Looks like you’ve moved out of shipping and receiving.”

Parker laughed and glanced self-deprecatingly down at the expensive attire he wore.

“Between you and me, everything you see standing here in front of you, I owe to Vesta Briggs.”

“How’s that?”

“The day I went to work for her, I was dressed in jeans, a T-shirt and a cheap leather jacket. I wore a headband, if you can believe it. At the time I thought I was cool. Miss Briggs took me in hand and redefined the word for me. The lady changed my life and I will be forever grateful to her memory.” Parker raised his champagne flute in a small, respectful gesture.

“Did Vesta take such a personal interest in all of her employees?”

“No.” Parker looked amused. “Only in the ones she thought would be useful to Chatelaine’s.”

“I get your point.”

“Don’t mistake me, I admired Miss Briggs enormously. She was utterly devoted to the company. Everything she did was for the good of Chatelaine’s. Never met a more single-minded human being in my life.

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